In the Netherlands we work an average of 31 hours a week, for 40 years. The average
number of working weeks is 45 weeks per year. All this means that the Dutch work an
average of 55,800 hours in their lives. And why not make this time more impactful and
meaningful by putting these hours into a sustainable job?
Why choose a career path in sustainability?
🌿 1. A sustainable job is a position in which you contribute to the well-being of people, animals
and the climate
You do this by performing, supporting, selling or making a product or service. You're working for a sustainable future. By
performing this function, you actively contribute to making the world a better place. And what
could be more beautiful than that?
🌿 2. For our joint sustainable future, we can use all hands to reduce a number of problems
Think of the
climate crisis, pollution, waste management, nature conservation, biodiversity, energy
transition, and so on. Enough problems for which solutions can be found and for which
people can work hard to contribute to a better world for all of us.
🌿 3. There are several organizations that are committed to a fully sustainable future
Think of B Corps
Seepje, Tony's Chocolonely, Too Good To Go, Dopper, Yoni and many more. These beautiful,
impactful organizations all have a clear mission and are doing everything they can to
complete it and thus contribute. They are proud of what they do and they radiate this. .
When you love your job, you will never work again. That is why it is important that you
become aware of your nuclear energy, also called 'the reason to get up' or 'the reason for
being'. When you have found your core energy, you become aware of your talents and find
out what you really like. This will give you pleasure in your job and that means perfection in
the work performed.
🌿 4. A job with a positive impact on the world gives extra purpose to your efforts, making you
work not only to earn money but also to experience a sense of usefulness and authenticity
So ask yourself what the world really needs, and challenge yourself by thinking how your
dream job can be combined with making an impact!
🌿 5. Due to the urgency, the supply of sustainable jobs has increased in recent years
As a
result, there are many open vacancies in the sustainable sector. Many of these vacancies
are shared on Greenjobs.nl, the largest jobboard in the Netherlands for
sustainable jobs. To find a job with impact, be sure to take a look at the website and apply for
your sustainable dream job!
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